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gerbe

American  
[jurb] / dʒɜrb /

noun

plural

gerbes
  1. something similar in form to a sheaf of wheat.

  2. a firework that opens out into a shower of arcing sparks reminiscent of the top of a sheaf of wheat.


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Nathan Gerbe was hired to replace Bordeleau as the Predators’ forward development coach, working with assistant general manager Scott Nichol evaluating Nashville’s prospects.

From Seattle Times

Columbus got a slick short-handed goal in the third when Nathan Gerbe, his back turned to the play in the Detroit zone, shoveled the puck out from the boards for Robinson.

From Seattle Times

In the second, Gerbe got in back of Detroit defenders and beat Greiss for his his first goal of the season.

From Seattle Times

Gavin Bayreuther and Nathan Gerbe scored for the Blue Jackets, who have lost 12 of their last 14.

From Seattle Times

Earlier this month, Gerbe was involved in a dust-up with the Devils' Damon Severson, once again using his low center of gravity to bring the fight to the mat, where his ferret-like ferocity truly shines.

From Golf Digest